TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNED

At 01:00 Hrs. The Milton Fire Department along with Turbot Township was dispatched to SR 254 in the area of Interstate 80 for a MVA involving a tractor trailer. Chief 1501 arrived to find a tractor trailer on its side at the I80 westbound onramp. The driver had self-extricated and walked to the nearby truck-stop for assistance. Chief 1502 made contact with the driver and took him back to the scene. The driver was not injured. Upon investigation, it was discovered the truck was hauling a variety of hazardous materials and EMA was immediately notified. Crews from Company 15 and 17 worked to contain the leaking chemicals as best they could until Northumberland County EMA arrived.

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Saturday and Sunday March 17-18, 2018 13 members of the Milton Fire Department spent 16 hours at the annual mamma training weekend. Members took classes in the following subjects Special Vehicle Rescue which deals with large vehicles such as tractor trailers, school buses and passenger buses, introduction to fire officer, pump 1, new vehicle rescue and fire police training. Rescue 15 was also at the RIT class on Sunday for students to utilize the equipment for their training. Photos by FF Steese. ... See MoreSee Less

The Milton Fire Department will once again be participating in operation save a life. If you or someone you know doesn’t have a smoke alarm or has one older than 10 years old, please message us so we can make arrangements to get you one.